Usually a critic of the BBC, Ms Hopkins lauded the “left-leaning broadcaster” for the programme, but admitted she was shocked the corporation had decided to mock the contentious issue.

“I think it’s surprising for us because usually the BBC would be sympathetic towards Isis in someway,” she continued.

“They’re quite left-leaning, there’s a lefty bias that goes on. We’re always very careful when we’re around the BBC because they support multiculturalism, so we don’t say anything against any other culture ever.”

"We’re always very careful when we’re around the BBC because they support multiculturalism, so we don’t say anything against any other culture ever.”

“It’s strange to see the BBC doing something like this and I can only assume the boss was away for a few weeks.”

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The BBC Two show is the brainchild of Sussex University friends Jolyon Rubinstein and Heydon Prowse

The BBC Two show is the brainchild of Sussex University friends Jolyon Rubinstein and Heydon Prowse.

The pair jumped to defend the series, claiming it was important satire does not shy away from controversial subjects.

Prowse said: "It's important not to pull your punches in satire. You have to be fearless or it undermines your credibility.

"You can't go after David Cameron for five years like we did and not go after Islamic State."

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Ofcom reportedly received 39 complaints about the sketch days after it aired

Ofcom, the UK’s media regulatory agency, received 39 complaints about the sketch in the days immediately after the piece aired, according to The Times.